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X753 DLE

2000 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,601 mi
Last recorded174,601 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Bora101,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX753 DLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 174,601 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 173,253 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 171,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 171,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 169,243 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 169,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 164,885 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on inner edges

BOTH rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 164,885 miles

BOTH front tyres worn on inner edges

BOTH rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 160,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 158,228 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor

Pass 9 Nov 2013 155,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp beam patterns slightly poor

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake pads inner pad wearing low

Pass 7 Nov 2012 151,095 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2011 143,809 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2010 129,500 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 127,455 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 118,455 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 118,379 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 109,954 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 109,936 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2006 103,141 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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X753 DLE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,729 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X753 DLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X753 DLE registered?

X753 DLE is a 2000 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X753 DLE safe to buy?

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